Once you have found a buyer, all that is required to close the deal is to avoid these five traps. Finding a buyer is only the first step in the home-selling process. Be careful in the coming weeks, as if you make any of these common selling mistakes, your deal might not close. First Mistake: Ignore contingencies Do what your contract calls for. You shouldn't make the sale conditional on repairs. Buyers won't notice if you do cheap fixes. Second Mistake: Don't bother fixing things that break A seller doesn't want buyers to notice that the home isn’t in the same state it was when they offered. Sellers must repair any damage to a house that is about to be bought. The furnace should be repaired by a qualified professional. If you fail to maintain your home, buyers will lose faith in your integrity and home's condition and may decide [...]

In 2016, more than 36.6% of American households rented out their homes. However, times are changing. People are seeking to move out of the rental sector and become homeowners. Rent is expensive, and you will never own your home. When you are looking for a house to buy, there are two options: pre-existing or newly built. Although pre-existing homes can be great, they don't have many of the same advantages as newly built homes. These are some of the top benefits that you can look forward to when you purchase a new home instead of moving into an older house. 1. MINIMUM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Contractors construct new homes using entirely new materials. They are in excellent condition before and after the installation. This will make your house look better and reduce your home maintenance costs. It's like this: Older homes have older fixtures and building materials. As fixtures age, there [...]